AJ African Market Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
AJ African Market Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 June 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
This sits in the middle for Cumberland, where 2% of rated places score below 3 and 95% score 4 or 5. See all Cumberland ratings →
Address: Unit 5, Port Road, Carlisle, CA2 7AJ
How this rating has changed
AJ African Market Ltd was re-inspected on 25 June 2026 and held its rating of 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 3 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so AJ African Market Ltd sits behind roughly 2,369 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,088 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 281 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ← AJ African Market Ltd | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 279 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At AJ African Market Ltd none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to AJ African Market Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caddys Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Caldew Lea School School/college/university | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Bobbin Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Ballyhoo Boutique Nursery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Newtown Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Anatolia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about AJ African Market Ltd
What is AJ African Market Ltd's food hygiene rating?
AJ African Market Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cumberland Council on 25 June 2026.
Is AJ African Market Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was AJ African Market Ltd last inspected?
AJ African Market Ltd was last inspected on 25 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at AJ African Market Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AJ African Market Ltd compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,488 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while AJ African Market Ltd holds a 3. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects AJ African Market Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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AJ African Market Ltd is one of 566 rated food businesses in Carlisle. See every hygiene rating in Carlisle →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cumberland.gov.uk
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